"I believe you." This was Chu Qianli's final decision.
Having decided to trust, there was nothing more to doubt.
Her slender fingers moved slightly, preparing to take out the Heaven and Earth Lock to reveal the secret of her Qiankun Chain to her father and fourth uncle.
However, before the Heaven and Earth Lock could be retrieved, Chu Jiangnan, sitting beside her, suddenly closed his eyes and his tall, slender body fell straight down.
"Father Emperor!" Chu Qianli was startled and immediately reached out to support him.
Chu Wang was even more terrified, his soul scattered. He rushed forward to embrace Chu Jiangnan and quickly carried him towards the sleeping quarters.
"Little Shunzi, summon the imperial physician, quickly!" Chu Wang's voice was hoarse with urgency.
"No need!" Chu Qianli followed closely behind them, also speaking urgently, "I am a physician. There's no need to alarm the imperial physicians, and do not spread the news!"
Little Shunzi naturally chose to obey Chu Qianli.
Lately, when the Emperor remained silent, it was the Princess who called the shots.
Chu Wang finally remembered and immediately closed his mouth.
Arriving at the sleeping quarters, he immediately laid Chu Jiangnan down.
"Little Lier, quickly!"
Chu Qianli had already placed her medical kit aside. With the utmost speed, she took Chu Jiangnan's wrist to feel his pulse.
As her slender fingers rested on Chu Jiangnan's wrist, Chu Qianli's expression quickly turned very grim.
Her demeanor was grave!
"Little Lier, how is it? My imperial brother... what is his condition?"
Chu Qianli's expression terrified Chu Wang!
Did this mean that his imperial brother's condition was very bad?
Chu Qianli's brows were tightly furrowed. After a long while, she released Chu Jiangnan's hand and looked up at him.
Chu Wang grew even more anxious, "Little Lier, what is it?"
"The poison in Father Emperor's body cannot wait any longer. It must be removed, otherwise, in a short while, it will..."
Although she didn't finish her sentence, Chu Wang understood her meaning.
His heart instantly sank to the bottom of a lake.
After a while, Chu Wang looked at Chu Qianli, who was now applying acupuncture needles to Chu Jiangnan, and asked softly, "Little Lier... have you thought of a solution?"
"There is a solution, of course, but it is somewhat risky."
Chu Qianli withdrew the last silver needle, then stood up and looked at Chu Wang, "The success rate is only fifty percent. There is a high chance of dangerous symptoms appearing during the process, leading to an accident."
"Then..."
"But if he is not treated, Father Emperor will not live for more than half a month."
...
Chu Qianli called for Liu Jin, not revealing what she needed his help with.
The two remained in Chu Jiangnan's sleeping quarters until late into the night before Liu Jin emerged.
When Liu Jin came out, he saw the figure in the courtyard. After a moment of hesitation, he walked over.
"Your Highness, it's late. The Princess may not come out anytime soon. Perhaps you should return to rest."
"When did I say I would wait for her?" Feng Yexuan grunted sullenly.
Liu Jin felt a little helpless. His Highness's temper was unlikely to change anytime soon.
"Then, Your Highness is waiting for the Princess's conclusion on the Emperor's treatment?" This step-down, he hoped, would be comfortable.
As expected, Feng Yexuan immediately followed his lead, "What is Master's condition?"
"The Emperor's current condition is not critical. His illness is relatively stable."
This information, Chu Qianli had already sent someone to inform Feng Yexuan two hours earlier.
Therefore, His Highness was aware.
It was also because of this that he was not too anxious.
However, what His Highness did not know was the danger that lay ahead.
Liu Jin's heart felt heavy, "The Princess said that he is stable now, but if he is not treated promptly, the Emperor will not survive this month."